How to remove the lid of a Whirlpool washing machine?

If your washing machine breaks down slightly, you don’t always need to call a repairman right away. You can try to fix the problem yourself, but this will require partially disassembling the unit. Below we describe in detail how to remove the top cover from the Whirlpool machine body.

Removal technique

First you need to prepare the washing machine. Unplug the power cord, close the water supply tap, and remove both hoses. For convenience, move the machine to the middle of the room. Let's start dismantling work:

• go around the back of the equipment;
• find and unscrew the screws holding the top cover (they are located in the upper left and right corners, respectively, directly under the protrusion);
• pull the panel towards you;
• then lift the cover and remove it.

Important! If you feel that a part cannot be removed, do not try to pull it or open it with sharp objects - this will damage the unit.

If you can't lift the lid, it's probably jammed. Try rocking the part back and forth. You can gently tap on the side with a mallet and try again. Don't try too hard, be patient. This method is used to remove the top panel of most Whirlpool washing machine models.

What will be done by removing the cover?

So, we figured out how to remove the top part of the Whirlpool. Let's see in what cases this might be useful. What components of the machine can be repaired or replaced if this part of the body is lifted?

First, you gain access to the intake valve. He is responsible for filling the tank with water. Usually the breakdown is that water does not enter the machine.It is important that the valve cannot be disassembled, it can only be replaced with a new one.

This element is located at the top, on the left side of the case next to the back cover of the Whirlpool washing machine. To check it, you need to remove it, inspect the mesh for blockages, and check the part with a multimeter. Check to see if the plastic inserts in the fittings are in place - if they fall out, the valve definitely needs to be replaced.

If you notice that the powder is difficult to remove after washing, check the powder receptacle. To understand the principle of its operation, you need to understand the flow pattern of water. The inlet valve is connected to the powder receiver through the water inlet pipe. Water, passing through the valve and pipe, washes the dispenser and dissolves the washing powder. Soapy water from the dispenser enters the tank through the second pipe.

Is the powder not completely washed out of the container? Check the pipes for blockages. Clean them if necessary. If you see damage to the powder receptacle, remove the part and replace it.

The third important element of the unit is also located here - the pressure switch. It is also called a water level sensor, as it monitors the degree of filling of the tank and transmits a corresponding signal to the control module. A malfunction of the pressure switch is easy to detect - the equipment stops draining water or does it untimely. To replace the sensor, you need to unscrew the fasteners, disconnect the wires and install a new part.

Once the cover is removed you gain access to the top counterweight. Failure of this component is very rare, but still possible. Such a malfunction can lead to serious mechanical damage to the washing machine.

By opening the top, you can get to the electrical component of the Whirlpool. If necessary, you can dismantle the tank and drum.However, removing the top panel alone in this situation will clearly not be enough. It will also be necessary to remove the front part of the body and the techno-hatch at the rear.

The skill of removing the lid of a Whirlpool washing machine may be needed in a variety of cases. This is the starting point for troubleshooting problems of any complexity. For a home craftsman who is accustomed to doing everything with his own hands, this instruction will be a good help.

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